Bruning, Nebraska
Bruning: Village in Nebraska, USA
About
Bruning is a village located in the county of Thayer in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 279 and a population density of 378 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 264 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bruning
| Population : | 264 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Thayer County |
| Postal code : | 68322 |
| Area : | 0.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,585 feet / 483 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:02:08 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 358 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bruning is located at 40°20'10"N 97°33'57"W (40.3361100, -97.5658800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bruning decreased by 5.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 279 | - | census |
| 2011 | 276 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 274 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 276 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 279 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 275 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 271 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 269 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 270 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 269 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 264 | -1.89% | estimation process |
Bruning zip code is 68322.
County name: Thayer, County
fips: 31169
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bruning, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bruning
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bruning Post Office | Bruning (NE) | 68322 |
Other cities in Thayer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thayer County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 1,434 | County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Deshler | 711 | City in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Davenport | 278 | Village in Nebraska |
| Chester | 218 | Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Alexandria | 168 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska |
| Carleton | 86 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Byron | 78 | Village in the United States |
| Hubbell | 64 | Human settlement in Nebraska, USA |
| Belvidere | 45 | Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Gilead | 37 | Village in the United States |
